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Phillies Ball Girl Farrell Everett Is a Penn State Brandywine Alum
Penn State Brandywine alumna Farrell Everett poses with the Nittany Lion statue on the Penn State Brandywine campus. Penn State Brandywine alumna Farrell Everett poses with the Littany Lion statue on the Penn State Brandywine campus. Penn State Brandywine alumna Farrell Everett, class of 2023, is having a ball as...
Wall Street Journal: Newtown Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with her podcast "Call Her Daddy." Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal.
Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History
Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest MLS player at 14 years and 293 days. Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic.
Joe Forkin, President of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Has Major Plan for Philadelphia’s Waterfront
The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive with a new $440 million project. The Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare for decades, but Joe Forkin has a major plan that will make Penn’s Landing thrive, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine.
Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania, including one in Chester County. Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best in the state, and one Chester County bakery is among them.
How to Create an Autoplay Looping Presentation
I just participated in my first charity golf outing as a non-golfer and have many takeaway learnings on and off LinkedIn, not to mention stories. I just participated in my first charity golf outing as a non-golfer and have many takeaway learnings on and off LinkedIn, not to mention stories, which will come in a follow-up article. Many of you know I am a former K-12 teacher, so my world involves educating people.
Chesco Commissioner Josh Maxwell Elected Chair of Delaware Valley Planning Commission
Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission,. Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Greater Philadelphia region’s federally-designated metropolitan planning organization.
After Surviving Traumatic Brain Injuries, Malvern Woman Fulfills Dancing Dreams and Much More
Malvern's Natanya Sortland suffered two traumatic brain injuries within 2 years, but the Mind Your Brain Foundation helped her live again. Malvern resident Natanya Sortland was 40 years old when she had a stroke in 2014. Adding to that a year later, she suffered a traumatic brain injury at home when a roof fell on her head. Despite being left with ongoing troubles and symptoms, including blindness, she never gave up, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC.
New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Residents Rally to Oppose State’s Plan to Develop Big Elk Creek Watershed Into Tourist Attraction
John Hallas, state parks director for Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Over 160 people showed up for a public hearing at the auditorium of Avon Grove High School to protest the state’s plan to turn almost 1,800 acres of the Big Elk Creek watershed into a tourist attraction, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News.
The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
The Hotel Indigo brand, coming to West Chester, will feature art and historical tidbits from the town. Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.
Philly Took London as the Phillies and PHLCVB Boost City’s Global Profile
From left: J.P. Teti, owner of Passyunk Avenue, and the PHLCVB's Robin Bloom, Gregg Caren, and Joe Heller. From soccer slides to a Spice Girls walk-out song, the Philadelphia Phillies fully embraced London, while Philadelphia’s global tourism agency worked to ensure that Londoners would embrace Philadelphia as a future travel and convention destination.
Join a Counseling Team That Helped Save a Chester County Student
Family Service of Chester County is seeking therapists for its School-Based Therapy Program. In the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster, a student in southern Chester County lost his housing and faced a profound personal battle. Struggling with chronic depression, anxiety, and persistent suicidal ideations, the student had experienced multiple...
Chester County Leadership: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey
Natalie Chesko, President of Aqua New Jersey, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, her love of ballet as a child and teenager, and running cross-country in high school. She also recalled her first job at a bakery, where she learned discipline and teamwork and formed intergenerational friendships.
CCOIC Invites Chester County Area Youth To Explore STEM Topics and Careers at STEMFest
Students and families are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. Students and families getting ready to go back to school are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. The event is free and will occur at the Leon Sullivan Human Services Building (1415 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia).
Delaware County Community College Student Earns Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania
DCCC's Chloe Johnson leaps from community college to Ivy League with full-tuition scholarship to University of Pennsylvania. Chloe Johnson of Paoli is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, where she will complete her bachelor’s degree.
Chester County Town Makes List of Most Scenic Towns in Pennsylvania
With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are perfect for a day trip or overnight stay. This Chester County town made World Atlas‘ list of the 13 most scenic Pennsylvania towns. It’s...
Phoenixville Native Kevin Bacon Prefers Being Famous
Kevin Bacon tried walking around anonymously but prefers being famous. Donning a disguise, Phoenixville’s Kevin Bacon tried walking around as a regular person in a Los Angeles mall, and the famous actor ended up hating every moment of it, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “People were kind...
Founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square on a Redemptive Quest
Mike Bontrager, founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, served as a mentor at a Capital Fellowship 2024 event in New York. Mike Bontrager, the founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, is on a decades-long redemptive quest to achieve restoration through sacrifice, according to a staff report from The Praxis Journal.
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
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